Legal Professionals

Applications for Young Amicus Curiae Scheme 2020 now open

The
Supreme Court would like to invite new applications from advocates and
solicitors for the Young Amicus
Curiae Scheme 2020 ("the Scheme"). The objective of the
Scheme is to allow young advocates and solicitors to assist the Court on novel
points of law or important issues of public policy. Young amicus appointed under the
Scheme may also be called upon to assist the Court in cases involving
first-time prosecutions under new or amended provisions of the law.

For more information, applicants may refer to the information note attached.

Please click hereto download a copy of the application form. The completed
application form with all enclosures may be sent via email to SUPCOURT_Criminal_Matters@supcourt.gov.sg
in the form of a portable document format (PDF) file or to the Supreme Court
Registry (Crime Section) in hardcopy. The subject of the email or the envelope
should be marked "Young Amicus
Curiae Scheme 2020 Application". The deadline for receipt of
applications is 4 October 2019. Successful candidates will be notified by the
Supreme Court.